Niacin Flush or Allergic Reaction

If you've taken a new supplement for the first time, or you've increased the dosage for the first time, you may be nervous.

It definitely doesn't help if you swallow a capsule and your body starts heating up, palms get sweaty and you feel like you're sunburned.

These are the symptoms of a Niacin Flush.

It's harmless. Totally harmless.

Yet scary for the first time.

Symptoms of a niacin flush are:
- increased feeling of warmth on the face, torso, feet, hands, arms and possibly legs.
- tops of your ears may feel warm, too
- sweating a bit due to the warmth

How long does a Niacin Flush last?
- Usually 20 minutes to 60 minutes tops - depending on how much you took

What forms of Niacin cause niacin flushing?
- Niacin USP
- Nicotinic acid

Why not use just non-flushing niacin?
- It's not as beneficial for the body.
- non-flushing niacin can actually be harmful to the liver

Resources:

Looking for Niacin USP so you can get a Niacin Flush?

[bernadettemcenteehart]

Abram Hoffer was the psychiatrist who treated shizophrenia successfully with Niacin. See the book "Niacin- The Real Story" by Andrew Saul, Abram Hoffer et al

[Caserz]

I love the feeling of a flush! Feels like a warm hug and skin looks youthful. I cured my tinnitus with Niacin and chiropractic care. 🙏🏼

[jillking]

Oooh, what the hell, I just got my first flush after taking 100mg slow release nicotinic acid. I took one yesterday and no reaction at all, but today after taking one I’ve got a full on flush, extreme heat, whole body is red and itchy 😅 I had read about this but didn’t expect it to be this bad, so thank heavens I found this YT video that reassured me and calmed me down.

[cd]

Thank you so much for this information! I ended up in ER recently by taking just 100 mg of niacin. The heat was so intense and sudden, I started panicking, my pressure and heart rate went up so much.. BP 200/110, heart 120. I thought I was having heart attack. In 15 minutes everything subsided but I was already in ambulance. That was the first time I’ve taken niacin plus other new supplements ( turmeric and cinnamon). I didn’t even mention to paramedics that I had some supplements that evening, couldn’t imagine it would give me reaction like that!

[johnmiller]

I love the niacin flush, especially on my scalp. Running my fingers through my hair feels great.

[ManwithAx]

I wasn't prepared for this instant sunburn feeling.

[tammytrew]

Wow, that is so sad that the parents would not listen. So sad for that kid. 😢

[michelleboyd]

Thank you for this video. I have a good bit of fear over niacin in that it will harm methylation. I would like to request more informative talks like this regarding ALL nutrients.

Since you mentioned you are replenishing nutrients after being "sick", I would like to also request a talk on that, and the sooner the better. I am recovering now of the same thing you are. That would be SO helpful. Thank you for caring about us!

[EyeC]

Yes I had what appeared to be an allergic reaction my first time … I couldn’t breathe well and wanted to go to the hospital. However he is correct, much of it is anxiety or taking too high of a dose when starting. I can take it now with no issues or allergies and don’t get worried when my skin turns red and feels prickly.

[danashinn]

The flush I recently experienced lasted about 3 hours and was intense—and I could not sit still—cleaned the house..my skin color was a brown red!

[Autamnleaves]

Just a question if you have Chronic Kidney Disease, hearing Niacin is very harmful and can damage your already damaged

[elizaine]

I love a niacin flush LOL it’s a friggen rush!! 😆😁🤩😎🙏 thank you for sharing all of the good info I know it’s good for you but needed to be reminded why!! Thanks for all you do Dr Lynch ❤️🔥

[carriedawaylearning]

I had a dreadful reaction - my whole body was bright red. I was burning from my scalp to my toes. It took hours for the symptoms to subside. I took an antihistamine, aspirins and ashwaganda to try and combat it. (These were recommended by a herbalist.) I am on blood pressure medication and wonder if they don't mix. I would be very upset if someone played such a cruel trick on me, as your sons do to their friends.

[luckyrollrick]

Hey doc what if my breathing is affected. What should I do in this case? Not take it? why would I be allergic??

[bobbob-phxd]

If you need to take 3gr/a day for schizophrenia and you suspect MTHFR gene, how much SAMe or other supplement do you need to take to support methylation? How long can you take it for? Would the methylated form of Niacine, called Trigonelline, better, since it would eliminate the methylation need?

[elmerbouchot]

Hola saludos desde ostuacan chiapas México 🇲🇽

[samaelmartinus]

Just bought some . 50mg sounds gr8 to start off. I have high cholesterol and triglycerides. When is best time to take it, B4 or after or during work out?
Does cold shower help flush or ruin it?
I heard it Can give u type 2 diabetes from other comments? Any thoughts on that.

[mystrength]

I take Normal Niacin.. I flush like Crazy., Read recently… Long term it’s Not Good!
So thank you for saying it’s ok! Jenny

[ladylikealways]

I bought 1 bottle of niacin pills from the GNC store I took 1 niacin pill it felt like I was having allergic reaction. I got hot and itchy all over, my breathing got really bad it scared me so bad . I came to YouTube immediately and this video came up 😅 So thank you you just save me from a trip to the e r. 🙏🏾 I will never take niacin again I’m 48y not taking any meds and I exercise I’m going to stick with beet juice 😅

[MultiDummy]

I took 500mg. Yesterday without knowing about the flush effect.. WTF just happen.... I thought I was going to the ER immediately. Sunburn to the max plus a panic attack didn't know what's going on.. took benadryl and Zyrtec thinking i had an allergic reaction. Then i shower with cold water, gotten worse the feeling have gotten more intense... What a mess!!! Will I do it again.... Maybe .. Fuck it... I will !!!